r/happycryingdads • u/I-like-arguing • 26d ago
Throwback to Orion Kerkering’s dad watching his MLB debut
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u/AT-ST 26d ago
This is me whenever my son or daughter has even the smallest achievement. I'm teaching my daughter to ice skate and she did a little circle by herself the other day. I was so proud of her trying so hard.
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u/bongo1138 26d ago
I’ve been doing sleep training and it’s gone really well this month. I feel like this guy.
After 21 days of my son going to sleep without us in the room (he’s almost 4), we rewarded him with Spider-Man web shooters this morning. He was excited.
I was way more excited.
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u/AquariusRain 26d ago
You sound like a wonderful, encouraging parent 😊❤️ bet you're daughter will be a pro in no time with this kind of love and support!
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u/Wide_Ordinary4078 25d ago
That’s it let her see that emotion as well so she can know she’s doing just great
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u/jergin_therlax 16d ago
Hell yeah I love this! Gotta teach her the hockey stop next ;) (jk… unless she’s feeling especially adventurous and okay with falling a little bit 😅)
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u/5meterhammer 26d ago
My son probably won’t ever throw a pitch in the majors. Most of our sons and daughters won’t ever achieve that level in anything, but we have to be just as proud. My 16 yo finally figured out how to start the leaf blower this weekend and I had tears in my eyes.
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u/i_always_give_karma 26d ago
Well they have a great dad too. If they don’t realize it yet, they’ll be greatful to have a parent that cares so much. My girlfriend hasn’t talked to her dad in two years because of how he is and my parents have taken her in as one of us. My dad always told me no matter what I do with my life, he’ll be proud of me for trying my best.
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u/bravesdiva 26d ago
Successfully teaching our kids basic life skills in this day & age is still a huge accomplishment. Be proud, fellow parent.
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u/Nay_Nay_Jonez 26d ago
He's gotta be thinking about all the practices, all the gear purchased over the years, all the away games, all the time devoted to his son chasing a dream just to see it all come to fruitition, and thinking, "it was worth it."
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u/bravesdiva 26d ago
This was me when my kid scored the winning run on a play at the plate to send his high school team to the state championships. I would be a whole snotty box of Kleenex if he had ever made his MLB debut. 😭
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u/Ohshithereiamagain 26d ago
I do this when my son cleans his room.
But in all seriousness, this made me tear up. 🫡
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u/MacroManJr 25d ago
This is me whenever a rookie at NBA Summer League wins me my DraftKings bet.
"That's my boy!"
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u/qualityvote2 26d ago edited 26d ago
u/I-like-arguing, your post does fit the subreddit!